Posts Tagged ‘church’
To Do in RI: Christian gathering at Johnston Memorial Park a day of worship, praise
The Believers United in Christ event will take place at Johnston Memorial Park on Saturday, August 24, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to participate in a day of worship, prayer and praise. All churches are welcome to join in on the day and showcase their ministries and outreach programs. Rev. David…
Read MoreBishop Tobin: Rhode Island Catholic leaders need to be in a “state of grace” to receive Communion. “Fully supports statement” to Speaker Pelosi
by Nancy Thomas The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Providence, Bishop Thomas Tobin responded to our request for the church’s guidance to local Catholic politicians about receiving communion if they are pro-abortion in their public platforms. Last week the Archbishop of San Francisco issued a letter to US Speaker of the House Nancy…
Read MoreBreathing new life into an old church in West Warwick
The Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux in West Warwick Begins Major Renovation of 118-Year Old Church Exterior in June The Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux, 1500 Main Street, West Warwick, has begun a major renovation of the exterior of their historic church building formerly owned by the Centreville Methodist Episcopal Church. The existing…
Read MoreBishop Tobin: “Dear brothers and sisters, it’s time. It’s time to come home…”
On Friday, Bishop Tobin posted a letter to the Roman Catholic Diocese parishoners to clarify new guidance as the CDC decides fully vaccinated people can go without masks or social distancing indoors or outdoors:
Read MoreDiocese of Providence: It’s time.
Returning to normal liturgical practices – a statement released by the Diocese of Providence: EFFECTIVE MAY 7th, 2021 – In light of the updated health guidelines by the Governor and the Rhode Island Department of Health, the following liturgical & sacramental practices are to be reinstated. In order to facilitate a more welcoming environment, pastors…
Read MoreEaster Sunday COVID-19 vaccine registration with Equity Council a success
Photo: Dr. Munoz speaking at a Providence center of worship on Easter Sunday morning. 7 Easter Sunday locations put HOPE for a vaccine time into action – and here are the results. The special Easter Sunday vaccine appointment setting for the Black, Asian, Indigenous, Hispanic communities had 544 people registered across 5 sites in RI,…
Read MoreNot all RI houses of worship are ready to open. And a legal challenge.
Updated: May 27th: This is an updated story from the day President Trump announced that houses of worship could open immediately. In RI, they are sent to be able to open on May 30th. Declaring houses of worship throughout America “essential”, President Trump made a surprise appearance at the White House press room at approximately…
Read MoreRoman Catholic Churches Can Open Doors May 30th (with changes)
After several weeks of careful consultation with the Governor’s office and the Rhode Island Department of Health, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has issued guidelines to parishes for the return to public worship amid the coronavirus pandemic. The directives draw heavily from those published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Public Masses…
Read MoreRI Church Bells to Ring in Solidarity On Sunday Mornings
As a sign of faith and unity during this difficult and unprecedented time, the Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, is asking that the bells of all Catholic churches be rung for five minutes every Sunday morning until the Coronavirus crisis is over. “This symbolic gesture will speak…
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